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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Continental AllSeasonContact vs Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS — Compared (September 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

Tire A Continental

Continental AllSeasonContact

All Season Premium Touring tires

Continental AllSeasonContact tread pattern
Objective (60%)
93/100
28 professional tests
User signal (40%)
81/100
42 owner reviews
Dry
79
Wet
86
Snow
79
Comfort
85
Noise
80
Treadwear
76
Handling
82

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VS
VerdictWinner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS — better dry, treadwear and noise. Pick the Continental AllSeasonContact if snow matters most to you.
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Category breakdown

7 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS leads by 16
A — Continental AllSeasonContact
79
B — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
95
Why this score
SourceAllSeasonContactExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Professional tests (TWG score) 76 96
Tire Rack owners – 93
Tyre Reviews owners 82 88
America's Tire owners – 96
Dry Braking (% of best) 83% 99%
Dry Handling (% of best) 99% 98%

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS leads by 5
A — Continental AllSeasonContact
86
B — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
91
Why this score
SourceAllSeasonContactExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Professional tests (TWG score) 87 91
Tire Rack owners – 91
Tyre Reviews owners 86 91
America's Tire owners – 94
Wet Braking (% of best) 100% 92%
Wet Circle (% of best) 100% 100%
Wet Handling (% of best) 98% 96%

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) AllSeasonContact leads by 19
A — Continental AllSeasonContact
79
B — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
60
Why this score
SourceAllSeasonContactExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Professional tests (TWG score) 76 51
Tire Rack owners – 75
Tyre Reviews owners 85 76
Snow Handling (% of best) 98% 92%
Snow Traction (% of best) 76% 85%

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS leads by 6
A — Continental AllSeasonContact
85
B — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
91
Why this score
SourceAllSeasonContactExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Professional tests (TWG score) 86 92
Tire Rack owners – 89
Tyre Reviews owners 83 82
America's Tire owners – 94

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS leads by 8
A — Continental AllSeasonContact
80
B — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
88
Why this score
SourceAllSeasonContactExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Professional tests (TWG score) 80 87
America's Tire owners – 92

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS leads by 9
A — Continental AllSeasonContact
76
B — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
85
Why this score
SourceAllSeasonContactExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Tire Rack owners – 85
Tyre Reviews owners 76 68
America's Tire owners – 89

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS leads by 3
A — Continental AllSeasonContact
82
B — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
85
Why this score
SourceAllSeasonContactExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Tyre Reviews owners 82 85
America's Tire owners – 95

Scores at a glance

Continental AllSeasonContact vs Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental AllSeasonContactContinental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Relative Score 81 86
Dry 79 95
Wet 86 91
Snow 79 60
Comfort 85 91
Noise 80 88
Treadwear 76 85
Handling 82 85

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Test data

The professional test results behind the scores

Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.

DisciplineCategoryTire ATire BΔBoth?
Dry Braking Dry 83% #8/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test 99% #2/4 · Tire Rack Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test -15.7 Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #4/9 · 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test 98% #2/7 · 2023 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test +1.1 Different tests
Noise Other 95% #4/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test 99% #4/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test -4.1 Different tests
Price Other 94% #9/10 · 2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test 100% #7/7 · 2023 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test -6 Different tests
Value Other 77% #6/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 96% #6/7 · 2023 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test -18.3 Different tests
Wear Other 57% #14/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 100% #2/7 · 2023 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test -43 Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall 25% #4/12 · 2019 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test 50% #2/4 · 2022/23 UHP All Season Tyre Test -25 Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 98% #2/12 · 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test 92% #3/4 · 2022/23 UHP All Season Tyre Test +5.6 Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 76% #3/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test 85% #3/4 · 2022/23 UHP All Season Tyre Test -8.4 Different tests
Subj. Comfort Subj 95% #5/9 · 2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test 95% #5/7 · 2023 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test 0 Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 100% #1/10 · 2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test 92% #3/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test +8 Different tests
Wet Circle Wet 100% #1/12 · 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test 100% #1/4 · 2022/23 UHP All Season Tyre Test 0 Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 98% #5/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test 96% #1/4 · 2022/23 UHP All Season Tyre Test +2.7 Different tests
From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Continental AllSeasonContact

The Continental AllSeasonContact is widely regarded as a highly capable, balanced all-season tire that excels in wet and wintry conditions while maintaining respectable dry-road performance. Users frequently praise its superior steering feedback and confidence-inspiring grip in adverse weather, often positioning it as a strong competitor to the Michelin CrossClimate series. While most owners report high satisfaction, some note concerns regarding tread longevity in hot climates and occasional noise issues.

Pros

  • Exceptional wet and snow traction
  • Predictable and stable handling characteristics
  • High level of ride comfort and cabin refinement
  • Precise steering feedback compared to segment rivals

Cons

  • Accelerated tread wear in high-temperature summer conditions
  • Occasional reports of road noise or specific frequency whining
  • Mixed feedback on dry-road performance during extreme heat
  • Some reports of premature tread cracking or durability issues

Observations

  • Users with SUVs and heavier vehicles noted significant improvements in cabin noise and ride comfort compared to OE tires.
  • Drivers of performance-oriented or AWD vehicles (e.g., Audi Quattro, Subaru Outback) report high confidence in snow and slush, though some note that aggressive acceleration can still break traction.
  • Owners in hot climates (e.g., Greece, Southern Europe) report that the tire compound feels too soft during summer, leading to reduced handling precision and faster wear.
Tire B Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Community buzz

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Continental AllSeasonContact

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Tire B

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS

Positive

Community opinion on the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus is overwhelmingly positive, with drivers praising its excellent dry and wet grip, comfortable and quiet ride, and superior value compared to competitors like Michelin. Users frequently note improvements in launch traction, cornering, and everyday drive quality when switching from stock summer or OEM tires. While most find it to be a stellar high-performance all-season tire, minor questions remain regarding heavy winter performance and occasional reports of tread wear or tread squirm.

r/GRCorolla ·120 upvotes ·2026-05-08

“235s Factory Michelin Pilot Sport PS4s —> 245s Continental Extreme Contact DWS-06 Plus Just a quick first impression after changing from stock Summer tires 235/40/18 dimensions to 245/40/18 all season tires. I chose to take a chance and up the tire size/change the compound hoping to not sacrifice too much driving feel. As many are already aware, this 245 tire size is standard for the Morizo Edition*. Overall, I do not regret changing the tire size. Drive 9/10. Looks 10/10. A very small amount of steering feel was lost, but not enough to take away from the experience. If the car was a “track” setup I would stick with stickier performance tires or stock Michelins… but for a daily driver, the Continental Extreme Contact DWS-06 Plus tires in the 245/35/18 dimensions suits the GR Corolla MUCH better in my opinion. The drive is smoother just cruising (does not feel as bouncy over bumps) and tire noise is virtually non existent. The slightly larger sidewall also gives a little more peace of mind on crappy NY roads, pot holes etc. (I have had to plug the stock Michelins 4 times in the last 15 months). Will add more impressions later on if I can give more feedback. **Have not confirmed if speedo accuracy improved or got worse**”

r/accord ·39 upvotes ·2026-08-24

“2.0T + Cont Extremecontact = win Replaced my stock tires at just shy of 35k miles with Continental Extremecontact DWS06 plus tires....my oh MY what a difference! Even when brand-new, the stock michelin all-seasons would spin out every time I'd try to launch...no longer an issue/these feel like a dream. I feel like I'm driving a completely different car now. Far better corner handling/lane changing as well, and they honestly seem to have less road noise as well. To anyone who feels they don't have enough grip/handling on their 2.0T, these are the answer. Haven't had the chance to test in heavy rain yet (or snow come winter), but I'm sure they'll handle well. 10/10 after about a hundred miles or so (likely not even "broken in" yet) Read more”

r/Camry ·27 upvotes ·2024-05-02

“Purchased Extreme Contact DWS 06 Plus and driving experience has gone way better now Purchased these yesterday and noticed a difference in manoeuvring and braking. It made a significant difference while cruising down and bumps feel better, coming from OEM equipped TOYO from SE 2018”

r/TeslaLounge ·23 upvotes ·2025-10-18

“New Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus on 2023 MYP (pics + first impressions) After a summer of traveling to visit family and kids on AAU travel teams it was time for some new rubber. Looked down at my rears a few days ago and saw the threads on the inside of the right tire. I used the Tesla community here on Reddit and locked in on the DWS. PepBoys was able to get them in less than 24 hours and even offered a 10% discount. I definitely noticed a smoother ride so far and I would argue a bit more traction. I’ve only had them on for a day so I’ll have to see how much range loss I’ll experience and if they perform better or worse when pushed. I think for $1,500 dollars installed I didn’t do too bad. Plus I believe I have a quality replacement from the OEM that my MYP came with. Anyone else running the DWS06 Plus on their MYP? How’s your long-term wear or efficiency? Read more”

Top themes
#Wet and dry grip#Ride comfort and noise#Comparison with Michelin#Winter and snow capability#Tread wear and longevity#Steering feel and handling

Based on 37 community posts

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental AllSeasonContact B · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
CategoryAll Season Premium Touring tiresAll Season Ultra High Performance tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / Crossover—
Sizes available—117
Rim diameters—16″ – 22″
Tread depth—10/32″
UTQG—560 - 740 A - AA A
Treadwear warranty—50,000 mi
Sidewall—Black Side Wall
Max pressure—50 - 51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental

Continental

Winner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS — better dry, treadwear and noise. Pick the Continental AllSeasonContact if snow matters most to you.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Continental AllSeasonContact scores 79 vs 60 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 95 vs 79 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 85 vs 76 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 88 vs 80 on noise.

Tire A · Continental AllSeasonContact
Tire B · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.